Search for ‘despicable’ fly-tippers who drove over graves in Sussex cemetery

The hunt is on for fly-tippers who drove across graves in a cemetery to dump tonnes of waste on land in Sussex.

The culprits drove through Hastings Cemetery over unmarked graves, narrowly dodging headstones, before tipping waste over the cemetery wall into a neighbouring field over the border into Rother, a council spokesman said.

“The nature of the waste found suggests that this is not an isolated incident but a large-scale operation by unscrupulous individuals, presumably for financial gain.

“We investigate all incidents of fly-tipping and won’t hesitate to bring a prosecution where necessary, with offenders facing up to five years behind bars or an unlimited fine on conviction.”

Cllr Colin Fitzgerald, Hastings Borough Council lead councillor for the environment, said: “The cemetery should be a place of quiet reflection and I’m shocked by the complete lack of decency shown by this individual.

“I’d urge people in the area to be on their guard and report anything suspicious, and to get in touch with the appropriate authorities if they have any information on this appalling act.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or Rother District Council on 01424 787550.